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MOT in Manchester

60 DVSA authorised test stations in Manchester. 59 of them test cars and small vans. 3 can test motorbikes. 20 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 15 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Manchester

Figures for the M postcode area, from every MOT recorded in 2025.

73.0%pass first time
72.32%national average
10.9average age, years
78,625average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc3
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc3
Class 4Cars and light vans59
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats15
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg20

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth17,332
Not workingPosition lamp15,020
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)14,981
Less than 1.5 mm thickBrake pads14,452
Fractured or brokenCoil spring13,991
Not workingStop lamp12,621

Test stations

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Victoria Works, Croft Street, Clayton
M11 4RQ

Class 4, 5, 7 1.9 km from the centre
0161 223 6888